Compassionate Care Assistant | Day/Night Rota

Bupa UK; Newbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free meal on every shift

Pension plans

My Healthcare

Job summary

Care Assistant role at Bayford House Care Home, Stockcross, Newbury, is part of Bupa UK. The position is full-time, covering day and night shifts on a rota basis, and offers a salary of £13.30–£14.30 per hour depending on experience.

The home provides personalised care including residential, respite, nursing, palliative, and Parkinson's care, with a supportive team focused on high-quality care. We seek motivated individuals with excellent communication skills, who can work independently and as

Qualifications

• Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation.
• Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.
• Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory & legal requirements.

Skills

Motivation

Positivity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Care Assistant role at Bayford House Care Home, Stockcross, Newbury, is part of Bupa UK. The position is full-time, covering day and night shifts on a rota basis, and offers a salary of £13.30–£14.30 per hour depending on experience.

The home provides personalised care including residential, respite, nursing, palliative, and Parkinson's care, with a supportive team focused on high-quality care. We seek motivated individuals with excellent communication skills, who can work independently and as